February 23, 2007

Coriander – Home remedies

Coriander seed or dhaniya is a common ingredient in most cuisines of India. Both seeds and leaves are used in cooking – this herb also has a large amount of medicinal properties in it. It is also used in Chinese medicine. Its pleasing aromatic oil is a common ingredient in creams, lotions and perfumes.

It is mainly useful in curing muscle aches, digestive problems and any nerve related ailment.

Prepare a tea by simmering 1 to 2 teaspoons of crushed or bruised coriander seeds per 8 ounces of water. Drink up to three times a day between meals. Or add 1 teaspoon (15 ml) of coriander liquid extract to water and drink three times a day between meals.

* In cases of giddiness and loss of memory, de-husked seeds of coriander should be boiled with 4 parts milk and 8 parts water. This should be reduced to half and taken internally twice a day.

* To quench excessive thirst boil water and add 2 tsp coriander seeds. Cool and have this drink. This is also useful in diarrhea, intestinal colic, piles and intestinal worms.

* In cough and urinary infection a decoction of these seeds may prove beneficial.

To induce sleep: apply some paste of the coriander leaves to the forehead, your juice the leaves and take with some sugar candy. For menstrual bleeding: Mix fresh juice of the coriander leaves with some rice water and drink. Night discharges can be brought under control by taking a teaspoon of coriander seed powder with an equal amount of sugar candy twice a day (morning and evening) for seven days. This remedy is also effective against vitamin deficiency. Ground coriander seeds combined with equal amounts of sugar is also good for belching, nose bleeds and palpitations. Black pepper ground with coriander seeds, along with a little salt to taste, will help with digestion and other stomach problems.

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